 In recovery there are going to be sunny days and rainy days. Staying busy and finding fun things to do on rainy days is important. In our Saturday teletherapy group we talked about changing your thinking and attitude because of rain expected over the Memorial Day weekend. Clients who attended the group will get a double bonus for doing rainy day activities (what other treatment program gives you a bonus for healthy lifestyle activities??). Ideas included doing a craft (making slime, a lady bug or bumble bee, making something out of a pallet, making a pillow case out of a t-shirt, repurposing something from the thrift store, wood burning -don't burn your house down!, putting a rain coat on and going outside, glass etching, wood carving, making a necklace) cooking, and exercising or going to they gym.
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 A new law for 3rd Offense OWI's could mean that repeat offenders could be sentenced up to 15 years in jail if a judge determines they're a repeat offender. Still Waters can help people make changes that lessen the likelihood of having problems in the future.
 Don't give up! Keep going and trying for what you believe in!
 Do an inventory of your life and ask yourself what are the things that I spend my time doing? Maybe keep track in a journal for a week.
 Did you know that feeling awestruck is a better stress reliever than other kinds of mental breaks? A study from University of California, Berkeley, shows that taking time out of your day to notice small wonders, like dewdrops on a blade of grass, can alleviate symptoms of stress in your body. One more reason to stop and smell the roses! Every day I ask God to give me a sense of awe and wonder and ask him to reveal himself to me.
 Feeling sluggish at work? Research shows that listening to nature sounds—specifically running water—is a quick way to help you feel refreshed. It also helps to reduce stress and enhance productivity! There are also studies that show that visualizing water such as the ocean, a river or lake shore can reduce the stress hormone cortisol.
 Have you ever gone to the gym with your partner? It may be time to start! A study of more than 3,700 cohabiting and married couples, all over the age of 50, found that 70% of the couples maintained the habit of hitting the gym at least once a week 2 years later.
 Did you know that feeling awestruck is a better stress reliever than other kinds of mental breaks? A study from University of California, Berkeley, shows that taking time out of your day to notice small wonders, like dewdrops on a blade of grass, can alleviate symptoms of stress in your body. One more reason to stop and smell the roses! Every day I ask God to give me a sense of awe and wonder and ask him to reveal himself to me (through nature).
 Want to increase your lifespan? According to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, people who feel younger live longer.
The researchers asked individuals aged 52 and older, “How old do you feel you are?” Throughout the follow-up period, the mortality rate among those who felt younger was 14.3%. For those who perceived themselves to be the age they were, the rate was slightly higher, at 18.5%. And among those who said they felt older than they were, 24.6% passed away during the intervention. How old do YOU feel you are? |
KELLY MARSENGILLKelly has dedicated the last 25 years to helping people to live healthier more rewarding lives as a therapist and as personal trainer/fitness expert. He has a Master's degree in Counseling and Master's degree in Physical Education. Archives
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